The door boot seal/gasket has gone (torn) on our Bosch Nexxt 500 Plus Series Washing machine. I have bought a replacement boot seal from Bosch. Of course for liability reasons they will not provide the instructions with the part presumably so we will have to have an authorized service provider replace this; however there are none in our area. Hence, are there any installation instructions, tips, etc. that you can provide me for the installation? I would greatly appreciate any help.

SOURCE: Replacement door seal/gasket

Replace a tub seal for a frigiduare front loader

Patricia Mitchell

• 41 Answers
• Posted on May 23, 2008

SOURCE: fitting washing machine boot gasket/door seal

If you don't already have the part go to an appliance store to order it and ask for the instructions.

SOURCE: bOSCH WASHING MACHINE RETAINING SPRING FOR FRONT DOOR GASKET

This is a two person job. The spring part of the metal ring goes at the 6:00 position (note the groove on the metal part of the machine). Fit the ring into the gasket as much as you can on the hinge side. While one person uses pliers to stretch the spring, another person uses a flat head screwdriver to move the ring into the gasket groove. The trick is to stretch the spring as straight and close to the machine as you can or else the ring pops off and the gasket has to be reset.

SOURCE: TURN OFF ALARM

Assuming you have allready checked the operators manual, check again on page 19 for "Accoustic Signal".  To deactivate the signal select a program press two of the option buttons and hold until a short signal is emitted.  There you have it. 

SOURCE: Bosch NEXXT 500 SERIES washer Makes knocking sound while spinning

during transport there are fittings installed to prevent damage to the machine. The shaft may have got bent but before panic sets in try to check 1. that there is a gap between the mahine and units
2. that the unit is leveled.